Crossword clue
“World capital known as the "City for Peace"”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HANOILetters5
Starts withH
Ends withI
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “World capital known as the "City for Peace"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 22, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “World capital known as the "City for Peace"” clue?+
The answer is HANOI (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 22, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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